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Title: Hypertension
Post by: Cbsteffen on October 07, 2015, 08:34:39 pm
I have felt really nervous for a while, and I think it's because of my hypertension. Does hypertension make someone nervous, or does being too nervous cause hypertension?
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: reiddb on October 07, 2015, 09:26:00 pm
That's an interesting question....they probably go hand in hand and help perpetuate each other...
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Post by: sherryinutah on October 08, 2015, 01:01:32 am
I've had problems with high blood pressure and I don't usually know based on how I feel.  The only way I know is by being tested in my Dr. Office or if I sit down and test myself in a store near the pharmacy. 

I take medication for my blood pressure and I take a different medication for anxiety.   :heart:
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: countrygirl12 on October 08, 2015, 05:23:29 am
I have felt really nervous for a while, and I think it's because of my hypertension. Does hypertension make someone nervous, or does being too nervous cause hypertension?

That's what hypertension is.
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: miltonarmitage on October 08, 2015, 09:25:01 am
I've been told that stress and carrying around a few extra pounds contributes to high blood pressure. I've also been told that eating more fruit and vegetables, getting more rest and exercise can help bring blood pressure levels back to normal.
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: Cbsteffen on October 08, 2015, 11:00:04 am
I've been told that stress and carrying around a few extra pounds contributes to high blood pressure. I've also been told that eating more fruit and vegetables, getting more rest and exercise can help bring blood pressure levels back to normal.

I have had a really busy schedule recently and barely got to rest. Maybe that's what has been causing the problem.
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: dbsaus1 on October 08, 2015, 11:28:35 am
I was in a high stress job and my blood pressure was very high. I went on a low salt diet and lost weight and although it was better it still wasn't were it should be.
I left my job. Slowly my blood pressure came down. If I am stressed it goes up.
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: 6265AT99 on October 08, 2015, 12:52:52 pm
Being too nervous can cause hypertension.
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Post by: sanglee on October 08, 2015, 03:20:42 pm
i dont think you really feel it at all, but if you take medication it helps you live a little longer
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Post by: vickysue on October 08, 2015, 03:46:08 pm
A lot of it is stress or being over weight, or in my case it is being cause by my thyroid and graves .  If they ever get it under control will help along with calming the A-fib.  Sometimes I get really stressed out when hubby puts off doing things that need to be done also.
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Post by: cathy37 on October 08, 2015, 03:58:47 pm
I'm not sure if hypertension make you nervous.  I do know that it can cause lots of problems.  My daughter was pregnant and her blood pressure went extremely high all of a sudden and she ended up delivering 6 weeks early.
Title: Re: Hypertension
Post by: Cbsteffen on October 09, 2015, 05:53:38 pm
I found out that I don't think I have hypertension for real anymore. My blood pressure monitor does not determine blood pressure or pulse right at all (unless it's a lucky guess).